Safety Precautions - United States Stove Company 4840 Mode D'emploi

This manual describes the installation and operation of the U. S. Stove, 4840 wood heater. This heater meets the
2020 U.S. Environmental protection agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after may 15, 2020.
Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 8,141 to 12,161 btu/
hr output.
• IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing
and operating this product. Failure to do so may
result in property damage, bodily injury, or even
death. Proper installation of this heater is crucial for
safe and efficient operation. Never use make-shift
compromises during the installation.
• Before installing your heater, you must perform an
initial burn in an OUTSIDE environment. Follow the
Start-Up Procedure in the Operation section of this
manual.
• This heater must be installed on an exterior wall to
the outside.
• Contact your local building officials to obtain a
permit and information on any additional installation
restrictions or inspection requirements in your area.
• Save these instructions.. This manual has important
operating and maintenance instructions that you will
need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in
this manual.
• This heater is designed and approved for premium
hardwood pellet fuel only. Any other type of fuel
burned in this heater will void the warranty and
safety listing.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar flammable
liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this heater.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while
it is in use.
• A working smoke detector must be installed in the
same room as this product.
• Do not unplug the heater if you suspect a malfunction.
Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to "OFF' and contact your
dealer.
• Do not operate your heater with the viewing or
combustion door open. The auger will not feed pellets
under these circumstances and a safety concern may
arise from sparks or fumes entering the room.
• Never disable or bypass the safety devices in this
unit. Doing so could result in damage to the unit or
endanger yourself or someone else.
• This wood heater needs periodic inspection and
repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
• Never try to repair or replace any part of the heater
unless instructions for doing so are given in this
manual. All other work should be done by a trained
technician.
• Turn the heater OFF and allow to completely cool
before performing any maintenance.
• Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to
"OFF" does not disconnect all power to the electrical
components of the heater.
• Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.

Safety Precautions

• Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a
• The exhaust system should be checked bimonthly
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND
• A power surge protector is required. This unit must be
• The heater will not operate during a power outage.
• Never block free airflow through the open vents of
• The moving parts of this heater are propelled by high
• Do not place clothing or other flammable items on
• WARNING—DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A SLEEPING
• This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE
• DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION
• The chimney connector shall not pass through an
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tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible surface or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal.
during the burning season for any build-up of flyash,
soot or creosote.
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the heater. Educate all
children on the dangers of a high-temperature heater.
Young children should be supervised when they are in
the same room as the heater.
plugged into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical
outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever the
grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord
over the heater. Do not route the cord in foot traffic
areas or pinch the cord under furniture.
If a power outage does occur, check the heater for
smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke
spills into the room.
the unit.
torque electric motors. Keep all body parts away
from the auger while the heater is plugged into an
electrical outlet. These moving parts may begin to
move at any time while the heater is plugged in.
or near this heater.
ROOM. CAUTION—The structural integrity of the
mobile home floor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be
maintained.
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
FIRE; DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS
SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.
attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space,
or a floor, or ceiling. Where passage through a wall,
or partition of combustible construction is desired,
the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365,
Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances
and Equipment.